RNDarling

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  1. Code Blue: Just Trying Figure Out What Happened?

    RNDarling replied to Binz's topic in General Nursing

    A less likely option, but just for the heck of it, perhaps the Zofran threw her into a fatal rhythm r/t her history of

  2. Case Study(CSI): Stomach flu? Anxiety? What's Going on Here?

    RNDarling replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    I’d like to start with a current set of vitals along with an EKG and CBC, BMP, and cardiac enzymes

  3. RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

    RNDarling replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    RVs error was definitely egregious, and it goes past just being on some form of autopilot. Just yesterday, I was on autopilot and at the Pyxis to retrieve phenergan for my patient. We give it IM for...

  4. Beta Blockers PreOp

    RNDarling posted a topic in PACU

    I'm new to PACU and was just wondering why a preOp evaluation inquires specifically about beta blockers? Also, why do or don't you want a patient to have taken their routine beta blocker...

  5. Best podcasts

    RNDarling posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm an ACNP student and was just wondering if anyone has recommendations on good podcasts? I would really love to use my commute to expand my knowledge base.

  6. Best podcasts

    RNDarling replied to RNDarling's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for the great

  7. Best podcasts

    RNDarling replied to RNDarling's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank

  8. Beta Blockers PreOp

    RNDarling replied to RNDarling's topic in PACU

    Thank

  9. Beta Blockers PreOp

    RNDarling replied to RNDarling's topic in PACU

    Great article, thank

  10. Considering a change, will this make finding an ACNP job more difficult?

    RNDarling posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I currently work nights in an ICU and am in school to become an ACNP. I'm burned on nights but can't work 12 hour days because of child care. I'm considering a change to 8 hour days in a PACU but am...

  11. Considering a change, will this make finding an ACNP job more difficult?

    RNDarling replied to RNDarling's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for the feedback! This really makes me feel so better. To answer the two previous posts, I have 1.5 years of ICU experience and do not have yet have my preceptors lined up as I don't start...

  12. Is all nursing experience treated the same?

    RNDarling replied to guest17's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're well within your right to apply to any and all positions to find the right fit for you. Due to personal circumstances, I had about a 2 year gap between the time I graduated and started...

  13. Weight changes in IV pumps

    RNDarling replied to Steph41's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We do not and the justification I've been provided is that you want to use the patient's dry weight (for consistency and accuracy), instead of a weight that may be higher due to fluid volume, for...

  14. Is it fianally time to retire NETY?

    RNDarling replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, people now get trophies for showing up and we wonder why the newest generations grow up so entitled. To hppy, I am impressed by you and your response to the idiot at the nurses station you...

  15. Failed 1,2,3,4,5,6xs.....7th Passed

    RNDarling replied to joselinr1206's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations, you must be very

  16. Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    RNDarling replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I read the initial post a few days ago and as a mom to a toddler it was so heart wrenching, I was in tears and could read no more. I'm so glad to have read your updates and feel hope and relief for...

  17. HELP!?! New in a SICU... already cried... totally terrified

    RNDarling replied to jlv613's topic in Critical Care

    I'm sorry that you feel so vulnerable and that you don't seem to mesh well with the personality type of your preceptor. While it may be embarrassing that you cried, ultimately that doesn't really...

  18. Most common M/S meds

    RNDarling posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi there! I was just hired for my first RN position and it's on a med surg unit, starting in about a month. I have been out of school for over a year though and feel a bit rusty. I thought a good...

  19. Most common M/S meds

    RNDarling replied to RNDarling's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you so much, this advice is extremely helpful! There is an educator who is in vacation until next week, but we have a meeting scheduled just prior to my start date. I will definitely ask her for...

  20. Most common M/S meds

    RNDarling replied to RNDarling's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Of course! How could I forget dilaudid í

  21. Most common M/S meds

    RNDarling replied to RNDarling's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you so much, that's so